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Founded in 1985, the Eastern Shore Writers Association is a nonprofit, volunteer organization supporting writers, other writers’ groups, and the literary arts. We invite you to join today and connect with the inspiring writing community across the Delmarva Peninsula and the Eastern Shore.

GET PUBLISHED

The Seventh Annual Eastern Shore Writers Association Bay to Ocean Journal is open for submissions! All ESWA Members can take advantage of this free opportunity to submit poetry, fiction or nonfiction work. Members must be logged in to the website to submit.

OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS: MARCH 15th – MAY 10th

DETAILS HERE

Congratulations Stephanie Fowler
ESWA’s Legacy Award Recipient

On Saturday, March 8th, at the 28th annual Bay to Ocean Writers Conference, Stephanie L. Fowler was awarded Eastern Shore Writers Association’s Legacy Award, a yearly honor bestowed to a literary citizen who has selflessly furthered the Eastern Shore’s literary arts community.

For more about Stefanie, visit her website.

Upcoming Events

Thursdays with ESWA 

Generative writing workshops, craft sessions, readings and more. Join us every Thursday night from 7:30-9pm EST on Zoom! Click on one of the event links below to register and receive the Zoom link. Free & open to all!

HIghlights of 2025 Bay to Ocean Writers Conference

FEBRuary 2025

Bay to Ocean Journal Spotlight Writers

 JOHN J. McKEON 

Undertow

 Jennifer Keith 

Rom Com

This journal of member’s writing is published annually by Eastern Shore Writers Association and features fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and novel excerpts.

Purchase Your Copy Here

Not a Member Yet?  Join today and connect with the inspiring writing community across the Eastern Shore. For the low price of $35 per year, your membership includes free entry to the Crossroads Contest, free entry to the annual Bay to Ocean Journal, access to our video archive filled with great Thursday with ESWA sessions on our private YouTube channel, discounted rate on extended Special Saturday Workshops, and discounted rate on the annual Bay to Ocean Writers Conference!

MORE INFO HERE

Unsure if you’re a member?  Send an email to easternshorewriters@gmail.com and we’ll be glad to check for you!

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